After you start your handyman business, you are going to need clients to keep the business profitable. At some time or another, people from every walk of life can use a handyman to perform tasks that they themselves can’t accomplish. Getting your name out there through a good marketing plan will help these people find you.

Homeowners

Many homeowners are unable or unwilling to handle certain household repairs. When this happens, they call a handyman. To make sure they know how to contact you, distribute fliers and business cards to homeowners in locations that you would feel comfortable working in. Provide a list of prices for as well as what type of work you can do on the brochures. When you have completed a project for a homeowner, ask him to spread the word to his friends. If you have a yard sign advertising your business, ask the owner if you can erect the sign in his yard for a week or so. Most owners will let you place the sign if you did a good job on their project.

Property Managers

Distribute fliers and business cards to property management companies in your local area. Management companies often delegate work to people in different professions to keep the properties they manage in good repair. These jobs might include cleaning, painting and minor repairs of units on the property. Before you go to the property management company, make a portfolio of jobs you have done in the past. Use "before" and "after" pictures so potential clients can see the type of work you do.

Churches and Charities

Speak with an authority at local churches about placing your fliers and business cards on their bulletin boards. Another way to market your handyman business is to volunteer to work on homes in need of repair through local churches or school programs. These events are meant to help people who don't have the expertise to do the work themselves or the money to pay to hire a contractor. Performing your service while working with other business people in the construction, home remodeling and carpentry industries will get your work noticed. These people can send work your way.

Trade Shows

Set up a booth at local trade shows or home expos to showcase your handyman business. Bring pictures of work you have completed to display at your booth, as well as brochures, fliers and business cards.

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